Trot Queen Jang Yoon Jung is to release her fourth studio album in July. Her title track is “Jang Yoon Jung Twist” which is a twist song. The dance moves will be very colorful. People of all ages can enjoy the song as well as its lyrics and Jang’s vocals help make this possible. Because her name is included in the song, it further shows the effort Jang put into the song.

Hong Kyung Min who will release his ninth album, “Keep Going”, is also going to release a dance track as the title track, the first in six years. The song title is “Come Back Come Back” and it is of the 80s style. It shows off Hong’s strong vocals. For the past few years, Hong had always come back to the music scene with a ballad track, but this time, composer Jo Young Soo wanted to make it different. The subtitle track is “The Way” and it was composed by Kim Tae Hyun, whose notable works include “Sonata of Temptation.” This is a duet track with Jewelry leader Park Jung Ah. The third subtitle track is “I Didn’t Know.” In addition to these songs, there are two tracks which were included in soundtracks, they are “Until the End of the World” and “Thank You.” The latter song was re-recorded with a new version.

Uhm Jung Hwa, who has successfully tried out the electronica genre with her last two albums, “Self-Control” and “Prestige”, has come back with a mini album, “D.I.S.C.O” which anyone can easily enjoy. For this album, Uhm Jung Hwa has collaborated with artistes from YG Entertainment. Many famous producers such as Teddy and Kush (for Taeyang’s “Look at Only Me”), Perry, and G-Dragon (Big Bang’s “Lie”) have participated in this album. There are a total of six tracks and the title track is DISCO, produced by the Teddy-Kush combo. It samples from “Heartache No. 9” by Delegation which mixed disco and recent sounds. TOP of Big Bang features in a short, but impactful rap. In addition to YG producers, YG rappers
are also featured in these songs including YMGA which is a hip-hop duo consisting of Masta Wu and DM, Perry, G-Dragon, and anticipated female rapper, Cl. Uhm Jung Hwa, who debuted in ’93, has been titled Queen for 15 years. This mini album will only further enhance her status.

Oh Jong Hyuk – Okay, I am ready (July 3)
01 We Be the One (feat. Mr. Gordo)02 Get Away (feat. $Howgun)
03 Give Me Your Love
04 Only up to Today (feat. Oh So Yun)
05 I Want To be Frank, But

OJ Oh Jong Hyuk who was part of popular idol group Click B, has finally come back to his fans. The title track of his first mini album is “Get Away” is composed by the “Brave Brothers.” It has dance beats and electronic sounds, which fit with the popular music trends. The music video focuses on Oh Jong Hyuk’s stylish good points and the track’s beats. In addition to the title track are songs that are of American pop and R&B styles. Oh Jong Hyuk is able to come out of his ballad days with this well prepared debut mini album.

SS501 who are not only gaining popularity in Korea but in Japan as well, are releasing a digital single. This single “You’re My Heaven” (Lyrics: Song Soo Yoon; Composer: Han Jae Ho/Kim Seung Soo) has a sweet and mellow melody. It also has jazz, pop, folk, and reggae rhythms. There are also acoustic guitar sounds in the song and the rap is pleasant to the ears. The love message the song expresses is great for couples to be in the love mode.